Carrageenan Free Dairy Free Chai Latte
Warm, spiced, and deeply aromatic, this chai latte is the kind of drink that makes a slow morning feel like a genuine ritual. Whole cardamom pods, cloves, a cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger are simmered together until the kitchen smells incredible — then black tea is steeped right into that spiced base for a full-bodied, layered flavor. Oat milk steps in as the creamy component, and it's worth noting that many store-bought dairy-free creamers and flavored milks rely on carrageenan as a thickener, which can be tricky to avoid. Here, oat milk keeps things clean and naturally smooth without any additives you'd need to scrutinize on a label. A touch of honey or maple syrup brings just enough sweetness to balance the heat from the pepper and ginger, and a quick froth at the end gives it that café-style finish. Dusted with a little ground cinnamon before serving, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of cozy, from-scratch drink you'll want to make on repeat.
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2 servings
- 1 cup water
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose-leaf black tea)
- 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- ¼ tsp black peppercorns
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated (or ¼ tsp ground ginger)
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup, to taste
For serving
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, and grated ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly amber.
- 2
Add the tea bags, remove the pan from the heat, and steep for 3–4 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags without squeezing them.
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